 Is it hard to make friends at uni? No. Everyone is nervous when they start university. My first day at uni, it was a bit hard because I didn't know anyone from a degree. For some people it's harder than for others. If you can make one friend, you'll be able to make more. What helped me a lot was going to orientation week. Be confident, show no weaknesses. And if you can find somebody more socially awkward than you are and sort of take them under your wing, that can be a really good way to make friends. Be bold and say hello and come up with a smile and you usually get a really good response.